Systems Engineering Director jobs in Springfield, MA

IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

We help OEMs across life science and fluid control industries improve the performance of their devices, enabling better scientific research, faster diagnosis of diseases, better medical treatments, and more efficient machines, dramatically improving life for everyone.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

The Senior Systems Engineer is an integral part of the product development team that creates innovative customer solutions for the life sciences industry. This individual reports to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for system integration, selection & adaptation, and validation. By nature of these responsibilities, this individual will be positioned to play a role in technical project management and workflow. This position works under a moderate to low level of supervision. In addition, this position may participate in project specific relationship building with Customers and Suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and integrate moderately complex electromechanical systems and sub-systems.
• Design and perform system tests throughout the product design cycle, from feasibility to validation.
• Construct and test prototype systems.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, debug and document hardware, firmware, and software tools as related to system integration and validation.
• Participate in hardware and software design reviews.
• Create design verification and validation test plans. Coordinate/perform all levels of testing per predefined test plans and monitor adherence to test protocol/schedules.  
• Ensure quality and reliability of system testing.
• Support multi-disciplinary team with system integration and performance testing.
• Provide work effort estimates, assist in project planning efforts including project task definition and user requirements specification (URS) creation.
• Participate in project management activities, timeline creation and implementation.
• Participate in process and standards improvement efforts.

Critical Competencies for Success

Education and Experience 

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent required. 
• Greater than 5 years of experience in related field required. 
• Preferred experience in Life Science sector; liquid handling and/or sample prep for various analytical or diagnostic workflows.

Skills and Competencies

• Highly proficient in electromechanical system design and integration.
• Experience with stage-gate product design/development, primarily regarding traceability of user requirements, system specifications, and test specifications.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience with transfer of products to production.
• Demonstrated ability to support a manufacturing team after product launch.
• Experience in a LEAN manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD and comfortable reading detailed engineering drawings.
• Some proficiency with code or test scripting.
• Proficient working knowledge of stepper motors, encoders, and/or fundamental positioning systems. 
• Basic understanding of serial protocols (RS-232, RS-485, CAN). 
• Some familiarity or experience with troubleshooting at various layers; low-level (I2C, SPI, UART), and application-level (PC, C#, .NET).
• Effective design risk management using Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA). 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations to customers, peers, and executives; highly proficient technical writing skills (procedures, reports, etc.). 
• Ability to operate effectively in the project team environment including mentoring and guiding team members.
• Able and willing to communicate effectively with customers. 
• Working knowledge of standards and the ability to apply complex set of standards into designs. Ability to quickly learn, interpret and apply new standards. 
• Effective time management skills. 

What IMI Can Offer You
At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%.

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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